Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Kia Optima | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 107.1 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 189.0 in | -8.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.1 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 58.3 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3157 lb. | 298 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.8 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.1 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.5 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.3 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.7 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 37.8 in | -7.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.